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For decades, older sailors told incoming sailors that the 13 buttons on the front of the bell bottoms represented the original 13 colonies. The myth was so commonplace , it actually had to be excised from Navy history texts.
Sailors originally used a drawstring to hold up their pants, but threw away the drawstrings in 1864 when a new version of the bellbottoms was designed with seven buttons across the top holding the crotch flap. With a nod toward comfort in more tropical climates, the Navy elongated the flap(also called a broadfall) in 1897, and two buttons were added to each side, now totalling 11. But as Navy men grew broader-possibly thanks to improvement in nutrition-the flap needed to grow longer. So in 1905 more buttons were added, creating those 13 buttons. Why buttons instead of zippers? Beacause buttons are much easier to replace on the fly, and early zippers may have corroded in the salty weather.
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How do you wear the Samuel sharp award?
Wear it with any Class A or Dress Blue uniform. It is to be adorned around the neck underneath the collar of the white shirt, either below the bowtie or atop the necktie.
How did the Union soldiers dress during the civil war?
Union soldiers during the Civil War typically wore a woolen uniform, which consisted of a dark blue frock coat, light blue trousers, and a forage cap or "kepi." The uniform was designed for durability and functionality, featuring brass buttons and insignia that indicated rank and unit. They also wore leather boots and sometimes carried a wool blanket and other gear for field conditions. Overall, the attire aimed to provide soldiers with a practical and recognizable appearance on the battlefield.
What did northern soldiers wear?
Northern soldiers during the American Civil War typically wore a standard uniform known as the Union blue. This consisted of a dark blue wool frock coat, light blue trousers, and a forage cap or kepi. The uniform was designed for durability and practicality, often featuring brass buttons and insignia to denote rank. Soldiers also wore leather boots and carried essential gear, including a haversack and canteen for supplies.
What is the color of a union soldiers uniform image?
blue
What color was Ulysses s grants military uniform?
Grant wore a private's uniform of dark blue, with stars sewn on the shoulders to show his rank.
How do you get sized for the dress blue uniform?
where do I inquire about getting sized for a set of Marine corp dress blue uniform?
Dress blue bravo?
A catagory of dress uniform style
How do you put on dress blue buttons?
you put them on dur
What is the Alcatraz inmate uniform?
It was a long sleeve blue shirt with buttons and a collar
Can you wear the beret with army dress blue uniform?
Absolutly!
Do you wear your unit crest on the epaulets of the dress blue uniform such is the case on the green class a uniform?
no
What are the marine corps delta uniform?
Dress Blue DeltasShort Sleeve Khaki ShirtWhite T-shirtBlue SlacksBarracks Cover with white coverRibbons & Shooting Badges
Can you wear badges on marine corp dress blues?
Yes, on the Marine Dress Blue "B" uniform.
How do soldiers dress?
Under the Laws of War, soldiers dress in uniform. The uniforms can be anything--you could dress your army in blue jeans and work shirts, like the Navy did--but they have to be recognizable as the uniform of that army.
What did the USMC Dress Blue Uniform look like in 1917?
What is the history of the gold waistplates for the enlisted dress blue uniforms. When did they approve the buckle and who designed it
How many medals in one row are authorized on the dress blue uniform?
Five
Do shooting badges go on the dress blue charlie uniform?
Yes that is allowed
